Attention: All Associates

Have you been logging your progress and collecting leaves in our latest Essex Wellness Challenge, Walktober? Log your progress on the Walktober site or sync your activity tracker to stay on point.

Team Challenges are due next Tuesday, October 24
As part of Walktober, we're also hosting fun team challenges. There are five optional challenges in all, with submissions due by Tuesday, October 24. Gather your team and hurry - the deadline is next week!

Team Challenge #1 is "Arrange a  Fall Photo Shoot." For full details of challenge #1, check out week one's Walktober article here.

Team Challenge #2 is "Spookify Your Recyclables."  For full details of challenge #2, see week two's Walktober article here. 

This week, we're doubling up to reveal our last two challenges, below.

Team Challenge #3: Host an Oktoberfest Party

Team Challenge #3 is "Host an Oktoberfest Party."

While Oktoberfest technically begins in September, we don't think you'll argue with the chance to don your favorite lederhosen and swill a frosty mug of root beer or Munich's finest brew. 

The team with the Most Creative photo of their Oktoberfest party will receive 2,000 points ($50 value) for each team member.  Submit your photo(s) to the Benefits Team at benefits@essex.com by Tuesday, October 24.

Team Challenge #4: Dress Up Your Pet

Team Challenge #4 is "Dress Up Your Pet."

Let your furry friend take center stage in their best Halloween attire. Don't have your own pet? Borrow a friend's cat, dog, rabbit, or chinchilla!

The team with the Most Creative photo of a pet wearing a Halloween costume will receive 2,000 points ($50 value) for each team member.  Submit your photo(s) to the Benefits Team at benefits@essex.com by Tuesday, October 24.

BONUS CHALLENGE! Walktober Team Photo

Bonus challenge #5 comin' at ya! Snap a photo of you and your official Walktober team walking, working out, or getting your sweat on together.

The team with the Most Creative team exercise photo will receive 2,000 points ($50 value) for each team member.  Submit your photo(s) to the Benefits Team at benefits@essex.com by Tuesday, October 24.

Supporting the wellness of others
For this wellness challenge, the top 3 teams may choose one of ten organizations for Essex to make a donation to on their behalf.  Each week we will highlight two of the ten charities on Buzz. For full details of all the charities, see the Walktober FAQ's here, starting on page 3.

• St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is a pediatric treatment and research facility focused on children’s catastrophic diseases. St. Jude’s is a nonprofit medical corporation, and provides treatment free of charge to families.
• The Task Force for Global Health works to improve the health of people most in need, primarily in developing countries. The Task Force focuses on neglected tropical diseases, vaccines, field epidemiology, public health informatics, and health workforce development.

Questions?
Check out the  Wellness Page under HR on Buzz for FAQ’s and details on the incentives for this challenge. If you have questions, please contact benefits@essex.com